Disasters 2 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead An Azerbaijan Airlines flight from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Russia crashed, hospitalizing survivors while dozens are feared dead.
Russia 8 hours ago US citizen imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year sentence in wake of espionage conviction A Russian-born U.S. citizen who was already behind bars in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a new 15-year sentence for espionage.
Media 1 day ago Looking back on 2024: WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich returns home after grueling imprisonment in Russia One of the biggest media stories of 2024 was a celebratory one: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was freed from Russia in a complex prisoner swap.
Russia 1 day ago Former Georgian prime minister says nation's election was 'rigged,' and 'written in Moscow' Georgia, once part of the Soviet Union, is inching closer to Russia since recent parliamentary elections saw their Russian-backed party win, making it harder for the country to align with the West.
Russia 1 day ago NATO leaders predict era of 2% defense spending 'probably history' as Trump reportedly floats higher target European leaders are making clear ahead of the Trump presidency that they plan to spend more on defense as Russia remains a top threat and as security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa escalate.
Syria 5 days ago Putin ‘promises’ to ask Assad for help in finding Austin Tice following letter from mother Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ask former Syrian President Assad for help in obtaining information on American journalist Austin Tice after he was taken prisoner 12 years ago.
Vladimir Putin 5 days ago Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
National Security 6 days ago US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.
Russia December 18 Russia detains suspect accused of killing high-ranking general in Moscow A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Tuesday killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow, according to Russian officials.
Syria December 18 Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.
